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Do Evaporative Coolers Work in Humid Tropical Environments?
Technology
Evaporative coolers are not well-suited for humid tropical environments because their effectiveness ... Read more
How Long Do Passports Last?
Travel
For most countries: Adult Passports (over 16 years of age): Valid for 10 years. Children's Passpor... Read more
How long do ants live?
Nature
Ant lifespans vary greatly depending on the species. Worker ants, for example, can have lifespans ra... Read more
What Are Orientation Flights for Bees?
Animals
Orientation flights are practice flights young bees take to learn the location of their hive. These ... Read more
How Far Can A 787 Fly?
Aviation
The Boeing 787-800, the smallest model in the 787 family, has a range of 7,305 nautical miles (13,53... Read more
Why is the sky blue?
Science
The sky appears blue because sunlight, which contains all colors, is scattered as it passes through ... Read more
What is HSTS?
Technology
HSTS, or HTTP Strict Transport Security, is a security feature that ensures websites are accessed ex... Read more
What is Transition Altitude?
Aviation
A transition altitude is the point where pilots switch from using a local altimeter setting, based o... Read more
How many claws does a cat have?
Animals
Most cats have eighteen claws in total. Five Claws on each of the two front feet and four claws on e... Read more
Why Do Militaries Have Bands?
Military
Military bands play a vital role in supporting the overall effectiveness of armed forces. Their cont... Read more